The Captive Queen of Scots: (Mary Stuart: Book 2): one woman’s intriguing history brought to life by the...

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Jean Plaidy

The Captive Queen of Scots

(Mary Stuart: Book 2): one woman’s intriguing history brought to life by the Queen of British...

Jean Plaidy

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Arrow
03 September 2007

Fiction & Literature; Historical fiction

Series: Mary Stuart

The concluding novel in Jean Plaidy's Tudor/Stuart series, where two powerful cousins finally end their battle for England's crown.

Fans of Philippa Gregory will love this beautifully evocative and atmospheric novel from international multi-million copy bestseller Jean Plaidy. Two powerful female cousins finally end their battle for England's crown...

Who will be the victor?

'Paints a fresh and vivid picture...truly impressive in its breadth of canvas' -- Sunday Times 'These books are page-turners; they offer a wonderful way to learn about history, their heroines are smart, strong and in control of their destinies and their stories will remain with you for ever...

They are a celebration of women's spirit throughout history.' -- Daily Express 'An intriguing story, told in a 'can't-put-it-down' way...

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Scotland has been torn apart by civil war and the young and passionate Catholic Mary Queen of Scots is in the hands of her enemies.

Under duress, Mary abdicates in favour of her son, James VI, and fleeing to England, she boldly seeks refuge from her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I.

But Elizabeth has never trusted the ambitious Mary, and consequently has her imprisoned. So begins a treacherous battle between two of history's most powerful and ruthless women. Without once meeting her cousin, Mary is held captive for nineteen years, whilst Elizabeth rules in the shadow of countless Catholic plots against her life...

By: Jean Plaidy
Imprint: Arrow
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 35mm
Weight: 450g
ISBN: 9780099493358
ISBN 10: 0099493357
Series: Mary Stuart
Pages: 624
Publication Date: 03 September 2007
Recommended Age: From 0 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jean Plaidy, one of the pre-eminent authors of historical fiction for most of the twentieth century, is the pen name of the prolific English author Eleanor Hibbert, also know as Victoria Holt. Jean Plaidy's novels had sold more than 14 million copies worldwide by the time of her death in 1993. For further information about our Jean Plaidy reissues and mailing list, please visit www.randomhouse.co.uk/minisites/jeanplaidy

Reviews for The Captive Queen of Scots: (Mary Stuart: Book 2): one woman’s intriguing history brought to life by the Queen of British historical fiction

Her novels are still very much to be enjoyed ... Any writer who can both educate and thrill a reader of any age deserves to be remembered and find new fans ... One only has to look at the TV/Media to see that the appetite for this kind of writing is still very much there -- Matt Bates * WH Smith Travel * Jean Plaidy doesn't just write the history, she makes it come alive. -- Julia Moffat, RNA Paints a fresh and vivid picture...truly impressive in its breadth of canvas * Sunday Times * These books are page-turners; they offer a wonderful way to learn about history, their heroines are smart, strong and in control of their destinies and their stories will remain with you for ever...They are a celebration of women's spirit throughout history. * Daily Express * Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting * Observer *